Statement sleeves have definitely been one of the biggest
trends these past few months, but as it seems to be the case with most things
it took me a while to get into them. However, little by little I started to get
used to them, and now all kinds of statement sleeves and other sleeve details
catch my eye in the good way. Your outfit can otherwise be the simplest one but
when the sleeves on your top have that little something something, your whole
look instantly becomes more interesting and trendy. Whether that’s a fluted
shape, sleeves that flow in the air, a nice small little detail, or big ruffles
like in my case.

I instantly fell in love with this Zara top for three
different reasons: blue and white stripes, off-the-shoulder cut and those
statement ruffle sleeves. Check, check, and check! I just can’t seem to get
enough of blue and white striped pieces, off-the-shoulder always looks good and
feminine, and the big ruffle sleeves are exactly that interesting element that
make the whole outfit look trendy.

We shot these pictures with Ida on my latest trip to
Finland, and of course I had to take full advantage of the last chance to steal
Mum’s basket bag for an outfit shoot. There’s also another trend I can’t seem
to get enough of at the moment. If I’m as in love with basket bags next Summer
as I’ve been this year, it’s definitely time for me to get one of my own! Or
maybe even earlier than that as I have a little escape to a warmer climate and
a 10-day summer in the middle of winter coming up, but more about that later ;)
At least now its been tested and proved that I definitely have use for a basket
bag!